RTL+ vs RTL Zwei

Investor Presentation Released: RTL+

AI parsed presentation narrative: RTL Group is successfully executing its transformation strategy, highlighted by the profitable growth of its streaming services and the strategic acquisition of Sky Deutschland (DACH) which closed on June 1, 2026. The group has confirmed its full-year and medium-term profitability targets, leveraging cost reduction programs and growing content scale to position itself as a major European entertainment leader. Strategic pillars: Portfolio Transformation, Continuous Profitable Streaming Growth.

RTLzwei to Launch New Exclusive Dating Format 'Maison Tabou'

RTLzwei has announced its new dating format 'Maison Tabou', which focuses on physical attraction and sexual fantasies. The show will premiere on linear TV on September 30, 2026, airing Wednesdays at 11:35 PM due to youth protection regulations. Episodes will also be available on RTL+, one week before linear broadcast. Produced by UFA Show & Factual, the format follows singles who check into a special hotel, shed their identities, and explore their sexual desires through anonymous blind dates. A character called 'Madame' orchestrates the encounters, and participants only reveal their true identities at a shared breakfast the next day. The show was previously announced at the Screenforce Festival.

• RTLzwei will premiere 'Maison Tabou' on September 30, 2026, at 11:35 PM on linear TV.
• Episodes will be available on RTL+ one week before the linear broadcast.
• The format is produced by UFA Show & Factual.

RTL+ Shows Hit Streaming Million-Mark; 'Reacher' Leads Amazon

In the last week of August 2026, RTL+ reported strong streaming viewership for its program brands. The soap 'Gute Zeiten, Schlechte Zeiten' set a new all-time weekly net reach record of 1.109 million viewers. The new season of 'Das Sommerhaus der Stars' premiered strongly on RTL+ with 1.079 million viewers before its linear TV start. The finale of 'Die Verräter' season four nearly reached the million mark with 0.997 million viewers, almost doubling last year's record. On Amazon's Prime Video, the series 'Reacher' continued to grow, reaching 1.574 million weekly viewers. Other notable shows included 'Two and a Half Men' on Amazon, and DAZN's Bundesliga coverage returned with 0.963 million viewers. The data comes from AGF Videoforschung's program brand measurement.

• GZSZ set a new RTL+ streaming weekly net reach record of 1.109 million viewers.
• Das Sommerhaus der Stars started with 1.079 million streaming viewers on RTL+.
• Die Verräter season 4 finale reached 0.997 million viewers on RTL+.

The Voice Recovers, RTLzwei Beats ProSieben in Film Duel

On Friday evening, September 18, 2026, German TV ratings saw 'The Voice of Germany' on Sat.1 recover from a weak season premiere, reaching 8.5% market share among viewers aged 14-49. ProSieben struggled, with low ratings for 'The Simpsons', 'Galileo', and its primetime movie 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' (5.0% share). In the film duel, RTLzwei's 'The Martian' outperformed ProSieben's movie, achieving 8.1% share in the target audience. The data, sourced from AGF Videoforschung, covers the day's primetime performance across major German broadcasters.

• 'The Voice of Germany' on Sat.1 achieved 8.5% market share in the 14-49 demo on September 18, 2026.
• ProSieben's movie 'Venom: Let There Be Carnage' scored a low 5.0% market share in the target audience.
• RTLzwei's film 'The Martian - Rettet Mark Watney' reached 8.1% market share in the 14-49 demographic.

BTN Anniversary Special Performs Well in Target Audience

RTLzwei's soap 'Berlin - Tag & Nacht' celebrated its 15th anniversary with a special and a double episode in primetime. The first part achieved a 5.1% market share among viewers aged 14-49, above the soap's average of around 3%. However, total audience numbers remained low at 240,000 and 210,000 respectively. The anniversary documentary also performed well in the target audience with a 5.4% share. Additionally, Nitro's Europa League coverage and Kabel Eins' 'Rosins Restaurants' posted strong ratings in the target demographic.

• The 'BTN' anniversary special achieved a 5.1% market share in the 14-49 target group with 120,000 viewers.
• The second part of the double episode reached 4.4% market share in the target group.
• The anniversary documentary reached a 5.4% market share in the target group.

Geissens end 15-year collaboration with RTLzwei after final season

After 15 years, the reality TV show 'Die Geissens' will end its run on German broadcaster RTLzwei. The final season, currently in production, will include the 500th episode as a special milestone. The Geiss family and RTLzwei will part ways amicably after the current agreement concludes. The spin-off 'Davina & Shania - We love Monaco' with the Geiss daughters will also end. RTLzwei's managing director Thorsten Braun praised the show's contributions, while the Geissens expressed gratitude. The show has been produced by Geiss TV since 2015, with the family producing their own formats.

• 'Die Geissens' has aired on RTLzwei since 2011.
• The final season is currently being produced and will include the 500th episode.
• The collaboration will end in the coming year after the final season airs.